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6 A B C D E F Commenter Name Comment Date Public Comment Excerpt / Summary Specific DA / Condition # Comment Topic Area Applicant Response 40 41 42 43 44 45 Valerie Oleary Jan 23, 2026 The current Agreement includes obligations related to infrastructure phasing, public amenities and access, environmental mitigation, and other performance commitments that were part of the original approvals. Given the age and maturity of the project, it is not clear from the public record which of these obligations have been completed, which may have expired by their own terms, and which, if any, remain outstanding. For the past three years the area has experienced reduced hydrological events, and the number of developments besides Suncadia are on the rise. I am very concerned about the availability of water going forward. The demographics of homeowners is changing with more people living here permanently rather than vacation homes. This assumption should be reviewed for its impact on water usage. Is Suncadia compliant with their water rights? My other area of concern is open space. I have concerns with how this is calculated. My understanding is that areas around the houses are counted as open space. The newer sections of Suncadia appear to have bigger building envelopes than the original homes. I think that calculation needs to be audited for compliance. Also, why is the request for 15 more years? When you add that to the existing 5 years, that is another 20 years. I think the extension should be for something less, maybe 10 more years. Granting an extension without first establishing a clear, written record of compliance risks allowing unresolved obligations to be the new standard. It becomes significantly harder to enforce earlier requirements, particularly those tied to timing or early phases of development after the extension has been granted. Since there are five years remaining I would like for the County to review and verify compliance with the existing Development Agreement before considering any extension. A-2 (land use), B-18 (water supply), B-20 (water rights), DA Recitals D thru I; DA Section 4.2 Timing of Construction and Completion. No Specific Conditions Stated Compliance Verification The Applicant acknowledges the request for independent verification of compliance. Since approval of the original agreement, required obligations have been addressed through phased development approvals, inspections, and County acceptance of improvements. The proposed extension does not retroactively modify prior obligations or waive existing obligations but preserves the County’s ability to enforce applicable requirements. Please refer to the Submitted Suncadia response on Water Rights. Suncadia regularly audits adherence to open space requirements as new land is surveyed and platted. With each new plat application, Suncadia updates and submits to the County "Exhibit M" Open Space Calculation. This document tabulates open space acreage and confirms we are on track to maintain a 80% or higher open space calculation. Janet Sandona Jan 19, 2026 Granting an extension without first establishing a clear, written record of compliance risks allowing unresolved obligations to be assumed complete or superseded. DA Recitals D thru I; DA Section 4.2 Timing of Construction and Completion. No Specific Conditions Stated Compliance Verification The Applicant acknowledges the request for independent verification of compliance. Development Agreement implementation has occurred through County-reviewed land use permits and approvals. The proposed extension does not retroactively modify prior obligations. Carol Sandsmark Jan 19, 2026 The current Development Agreement establishes clear requirements concerning infrastructure delivery, environmental mitigation, public amenities, and financial responsibilities. Before considering an extension, I respectfully request that the County conduct a formal, written compliance review of the existing Development Agreement. This review should clearly identify which obligations have been completed, which have expired by their terms, and which obligations remain outstanding. DA Recitals D thru I; DA Section 4.2 Timing of Construction and Completion. No Specific Conditions Stated Compliance Verification The Applicant acknowledges the comment and confirms that infrastructure, environmental mitigation, and public amenity obligations have been addressed through approved development actions. Mark Stone Jan 20, 2026 Approving an extension without a documented compliance determination risks transferring unresolved obligations to homeowners, future purchasers, or the County itself. It also weakens the enfoceability of development agreements generally by signaling that compliance is optional. DA Recitals D thru I; DA Section 4.2 Timing of Construction and Completion. No Specific Conditions Stated Compliance / Risk Allocation The Applicant acknowledges the concern regarding transfer of obligations. The proposed extension does not transfer unresolved obligations and preserves enforcement authority. Rick Strellman Jan 20, 2026 Before additional time or entitlements are granted, the County should verify that these commitments have been met. DA Recitals D thru I; DA Section 4.2 Timing of Construction and Completion. No Specific Conditions Stated Compliance Verification The Applicant acknowledges the request for a formal compliance review. Development Agreement obligations have been addressed through phased land use approvals and County actions. Norm Thomas Jan 18, 2026 Before considering an extension, I respectfully request that the County conduct a formal, written compliance review of the existing Development Agreement. DA Recitals D thru I; DA Section 4.2 Timing of Construction and Completion. No Specific Conditions Stated Compliance Verification The Applicant acknowledges the request for a formal compliance review. Development Agreement obligations have been addressed through phased land use approvals and County actions.